The theory known as ______, or the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, argues that words dictate our ability to perceive and think.

a. communication accommodation
b. linguistic relativity
c. muted group theory
d. linguistic determinism

d. linguistic determinism

Communication & Mass Media

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A term's dictionary definition and the characteristics that distinguish the term from other items in the same category is also known as a(n) __________.

A. definition by connotation B. operational definition C. logical definition D. definition by example

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